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Sunday, October 8, 2017

Danna #4 of 4

Whew! Danna, you are so productive! This is the fourth and final piece in the first-ever batch of quilts that Danna brought me to quilt for her. Gosh, I've loved every one!

This is one that Danna actually made for herself, which is always a fun treat for me - to quilt a piece that the piecer gets to have in her home! Danna wanted custom quilting and let me have free rein. I felt like the multi-colored batik fabric had enough color and value variation that the quilting wasn't going to show up TOO well, so I didn't take the time to put anything too structured in those areas. If you look closely at the outer border, it's kinda like an i-spy quilting motif challenge. There's a bouquet of several quilting motifs in there - peonies, paisleys, swirls, serpentine grid, headbands, leaves, and more.

This is a medallion-style quilt. There's a centerpiece, and the design of the quilt top develops outward from the center. In the very center star, I used some dot-to-dot quilting, filled with ribbon candy and concentric swirls.

In the bright blue background, I used some channels (parallel lines) radiating out from the center, and filled in between with varying sizes of ribbon candy.

"Effortless Binding" finished off this piece, so that it was ready to use when Danna picked it up. Voila!

From my clients...

I just spread the big quilt out on a bed, and for sure the quilting is what makes it!!!! Fabulous job. I like it now - LOL! Thank you for your originality in quilting it.- Rosemarie

I had to thank you again for the work you did on my quilt. Every time I look at it I love it even more. Your work is stunning!!! Thank You. Gloria

I absolutely adore these quilts, Carrie. You are an amazing artist - your quilting is absolutely beautiful. I truly feel that your cheerfulness, kind spirit and faith shine through your work…these quilts absolutely make me smile. Thanks again - Trish

What a treasure! The quilting is playful and fits perfectly with the appliqué! Wait till everyone sees it! Good job, Carrie. Another A+! - Linda

It is one awesome quilt...Thank you so much...It was so exciting to open the parcel. Like a kid at Xmas. I've laid it out on my hardwood floor and standing admiring as I email. The photos were just a tease. - Deb

I started the binding on my quilt today, and the more I look at it the more gorgeous it looks. Thank you. I may have to keep this one instead of giving it away.- Gloria

I love it, I love it, I love it!

- Kathy

I was really pleased with the outcome of both my quilts. I will have to do a landscape quilt and let you try your artistic talent on it. I am going to start another bed quilt as soon as I get the bindings on these quilts, so I will have a big one for you in a couple of months! - Betty

Hi, Carrie, I picked up my quilt at church today and was wowed. You did a fabulous job and I absolutely love the custom quilting. I think the back looks as good as the front. Many thanks! - Bev

Carrie, I got my quilt today, and I can tell you that I just started smiling when I saw it. Your quilting is beautiful! You turned that sorta mediocre top we made, with all those colors and no pattern, into a real beauty. My niece is going to be out-of-her-mind happy with it. So, thank you. You're a sweetheart. The next time I see you, I'll give you a big quilter's hug! - Sarah